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  1. Paint sheen vs light fastness/UV resistance

    You are probably right about overkill, but that is just the way I tend to do things. The client is an acquaintance and pays well, so I'm willing to go to a little extra trouble. The sign will be of the company logo, so it's a little more than a menu. I am going to stick with my plan of UV Gloss...

  3. Paint sheen vs light fastness/UV resistance

    That is my plan so far. I only make a few small signs, mostly for indoor use. I do mostly rustic chalkboard style signs that require a matte finish. Someone wants me to make a sidewalk sign, so my plan so far is to do a couple of glossy UV Clear coats, and then a light matte mist on top.

  4. Paint sheen vs light fastness/UV resistance

    Hi all, first post here. I've heard that higher gloss paints are more resistant to sunlight damage. I assume it is because a lot of the light is reflected before it has a chance to do a lot of damage. Of course all paint will eventually break down, but I'm wondering how much difference the sheen...
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